06 Aug 2009 Top female performers from around the world will grace the stages of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz in the month in which South Africa celebrates its women.

When Newtown – dubbed the City of Gold’s cultural hub – is transformed into a hotbed of jazz music for three days from August 27 to 29, these explosive and memorable women will take centre stage.

The organisers have provided an impressive line-up of international and local talent ranging from American violin virtuoso Karen Briggs and world renowned trumpeter Ingrid Jensen to South African songstresses Judith Sephuma and Unathi Nkayi. Other performers include Holland’s popular outfit Room 11 from The Netherlands fronted by the funky and fabulous Janne Schra; American singer Arlee Leonard; Rwanda’s Somi who is busy climbing the charts and our own Sterling “Electric Quartet” (Sterling EQ) featuring Carina Bruwer (electric flute), Eriel Huang (electric violin), Magdalene Minnaar (electric violin) and Ariella Caira (electric cello).

For more information go to www.standardbankjazz.co.za